4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 10

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「反經行權」, as shown below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「反經行權」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Jing: the common way; Quan: a temporary solution. It means to go against the norm and take expedient measures.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fǎn jīng háng quán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

faan2 ging1 haang4/hong4/hang4 kyun4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.